Joint Statement from Elected Prosecutors on Reproductive Rights

Elected prosecutors from various regions issued a joint statement expressing concerns about the Supreme Court's decision to end the federally protected constitutional right to abortion established in Roe v. Wade. They argue that enforcing abortion bans would erode trust in the legal system, divert resources from addressing serious crimes, and hinder the ability to hold perpetrators accountable. The statement emphasizes the disproportionate impact on victims of sexual abuse, rape, incest, human trafficking, and domestic violence, asserting that abortion bans can revictimize and retraumatize survivors. They also commit to prioritize public safety and justice by not using prosecutorial resources to enforce abortion bans.